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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1922
Page
6
Authorities urge public vigilance as persistent colds can lead to serious lung complications such as pneumonia and grippe. A three days cough is a warning, and Kurokol is advertised as a fast, practical cure with a money back guarantee after three doses.
New York reports show clothing prices across all kinds fell 42 percent from March 1920 peaks by November 1921, with cost for a family family of two down 29.4 percent. The National Retail Dry Goods Association cites 196 stores in 77 cities and tracks post war price declines and index shifts through 1921.
The Plains Mr and Mrs Orla Porter and Harrison Potts shopped in Athens Wednesday. Mrs Fletch Hawk was the Thursday guest of her sister Mrs Will Nash. Fred Russel of Jacksonville visited his uncle Ed Anderson Thursday. Zine Courtney hosted guests at Nelsonville with Henry Verity and families. Multiple Athens shoppers and local visits tied to Nel sonville Chauncey Amesville and Logan activities noted.
A letter argues for a definite name for the area between Cozy Corners and the old Michaels farm. Options discussed include Factory, Short Plains, or The Plains Road. The writer favors The Plains Road as a future, artistic designation and believes the name will be settled soon if there is no dissent.
On Saturday a stroll from New Pittsburg through Jobs Orbiston Buchtel Happy Hollow and Deanville shows most mines at work or with loaded cars under tipples. Only two mines appear idle, indicating ongoing mining activity along the route.
Arthur Coon joined the Home Owners Club last Thursday and moved into a five room cottage with basement he erected at the Factory near the Short, reflecting his recent housing effort and club affiliation.
An article promotes drinking salts to flush kidneys when eating meat daily. It claims uric acid from meat weakens kidneys, causes back pain, headaches, digestive issues, and urinary irritation. Directions include four ounces of Salts daily and Jad Salts as a safe, inexpensive remedy. Local notices mention visits and illnesses of residents in Albany and Bedford.
A man and his father completed most of a home project turning a simple dwelling into a cozy house. With a few finishing touches, he and his wife and baby plan to live there as both landlords and tenants, cherishing their own roots and view of the world.
In Higley Class 94 men attended Sunday morning Bible School to hear Chatley speak. Sunday evening the auditorium and galleries were filled for his sermon on the Devil in Modern Society, as Chatley grows in popularity in Athens.
In Athens County byways a single drunken man appeared again after weeks. The Plains saw one last Friday but the scene was sad and distressing to his friends and neighbors. The column questions the lack of ink on the Glouster road to Perry County via Burr Oak and wonders if Glouster has avoided action or faced similar trouble as Sharpsburg.
Coolville residents buzz over paving their principal street with help pledged from the village trustees county commissioners and the state. A grand march with a band will follow once traffic fit and the Messenger representative attends.
Squeeze juice from two lemons into a bottle with three ounces of Orchard White found at any drug store for a cheap, quarter pint lemon-bleach lotion. Shake well to soften and whiten rough or chapped hands. This home remedy claims to outdo glycerine and rose water and is favored by famous stage beauties for its nonirritating, rosy-white effect.
Carpenter Mrs J D Carpenter remains in very poor health. Mrs E L Wilson injured last week is in serious condition. Rev Strickland of Columbus will preach at Carpenter church Monday evening Feb 6 at 7 30. Various residents hosted guests and visited families including Violet and Lola Steimetz with Ethel Hendricks and S A Bowen with Wales Mills relations. Blanche Woodyard resigns from Dyesville school.
Mrs Caroline Crawford of Can Anville recently visited sister Mrs Olive Murphy A nine pound son was born to Mr and Mrs Ray Wetherell on Tuesday January 24 Mr and Mrs P T Busch spent a week with son and family in Athens Mrs C W Townsend visited their son and family in Logan The Rebekah Lodge will meet at the IOOF Hall Wednesday night Rome township school board met at the Town House Saturday The third Lyceum course was held at the M E church Monday night Ladies Aid Society meets at Mrs John Baldersons Thursday Rev Snyder concluded a week of evangelistic services at the AC church Sunday night Several attended revival services at Guysville Saturday Herbert Copeland and wife of Guysville visited their mother Mrs M M Copeland Sunday Clarence Moore and family visited their parents at Frost Sunday Rev Wills preached at the M E church Sunday morning Charles Townsend Bert Lonas and Charles McGill were Athens visitors Saturday William Spear and family of Guysville were guests of Robert Brill and family Sunday
Athens resident Frank Miller, a cement contractor, reports severe backache and cramps with dizziness and stiffness. After using Dean's Kidney Pills from Cline Pharmacy Co., his kidney secretions regulate and he regains mobility.
The will of Henry Gompf, of Logan, filed May 5 1917, provides $1000 to son William Gompf before other bequests. After this provision, remaining heirs share one thirteenth each. Witnesses were Sparnow and Oliver Krieg. A 1919 codicil named Christ Gompf trustee of the $1000 fund, with George Hengst and Christ Gompf as executors.
Under St John’s choir auspices the International Trio will perform in concert at the L. H. 8 auditorium Tuesday evening. Mrs Mary Taggart Blasius arranged the event promising a treat for mystic lovers. Miss Mary Lenander Danish contralto recently in country 17 months and has appeared in European grand opera. Other members Miss Mabel Day soprano and Helen Jule Kellar pianist.
A brief aphorism contrasts intentions with outcomes, warning that hopeful resolutions cannot overshadow harmful deeds. The line emphasizes accountability and practical change over empty promises. It frames action as decisive over mere aspiration.
Three petitions for divorce were filed in the Athens county common pleas court alleging extreme cruelty gross neglect of duty and desertion. Essie F. Molden seeks divorce from Shird A. Molden citing abuse and ill treatment since 1904 with four children. Forest A. Cline seeks divorce from Harry E. Cline alleging repeated abuse and failure to provide for wife and child. John E. Miller seeks divorce from Sarah R. Miller on grounds of wilful absence after 1914 leaving eight children.
The International Railway Company won its suit against Collector of Customs Davidson at Buffalo New York in the U S Supreme Court and was held not to pay double time wages for federal employees guarding its bridge on Sundays and holidays.
Justice J. G. Krull fined eight defendants and issued warrants for three more as police declare they have dismantled an organized coal stealing ring raiding the Wabash wards in Defiance throughout the winter.
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